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York County superintendent proposes $206 million FY27 budget with 3.25% pay increase and targeted investments

York County School Board · February 9, 2026
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Superintendent Dr. Carroll proposed a FY27 operating budget just under $206 million that would fund a 3.25% average pay increase, targeted market adjustments for paraeducators and custodians, and investments in security, HVAC and IT while relying on projected state revenue increases and identified savings.

Superintendent Dr. Carroll on Feb. 9 presented the York County School Division's proposed FY27 operating budget, a plan he said aligns spending with the division's strategic priorities and preserves investments in staff and core services. The proposal, based on the governor's budget and internal savings, totals just under $206,000,000 and represents a roughly 3.3% increase over the current year.

Carroll said the proposal centers on four priorities: collective commitment, supportive culture, highly effective talent and future-ready graduates. "Public education is vital to the American experience," Carroll told the board as he outlined the budget rationale and the need to reflect expanded responsibilities in staffing, safety and student supports.

Finance director Mister Bowen previewed revenue assumptions that underpin the plan, saying the governor's proposal would increase state revenue to the division by about…

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